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Fairfax, VA - The IAFC Fire Chief of the Year is presented annually by the IAFC and Pierce Manufacturing at the general session of Fire-Rescue International. The award honors one career and one volunteer fire chief for their leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity, service to the public and contributions to the fire service.

Visit the website and use the online form to submit your nomination today: www.IAFC.org

Questions? Contact: Firechiefaward@iafc.org

The IAFC/Motorola Solutions Ben Franklin Award for Valor is presented annually by the IAFC and Motorola Solutions at the general session of Fire-Rescue International. The award honors a firefighter for his or her expert training, professional service and dedication to the duty displayed in saving a human life.

The incident must have occurred no earlier than April 1, 2016 to qualify. Submitting a nomination has never been easier with our online nomination form. Questions? Contact: BenFranklinAward@iafc.org.

Nominations for both awards must be received no later than May 12, 2017.

- See more at: https://www.iafc.org/press-releases/press-release/deadline-may-12-to-nominate-for-iafc-awards#sthash.io9IGR7q.dpuf